Solve the Problem $$\begin{array} { c | c c c c c } \mathrm { x } & 1.2 & 2.7 & 4.4 & 6.6 & 9.5 \\\hline \mathrm { y } & 1.6 & 4.7 & 9.9 & 24.5 & 39.0\end{array}$$

question 44

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-For the data below, determine the value of the linear correlation coefficient r between y and x2. $$\begin{array} { c | c c c c c } \mathrm { x } & 1.2 & 2.7 & 4.4 & 6.6 & 9.5 \\\hline \mathrm { y } & 1.6 & 4.7 & 9.9 & 24.5 & 39.0\end{array}$$

• A)0.913
• B)0.990
• C)0.985
• D)0.873

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